Helsinki Shipyard is the global leader in icebreakers, ice-capable vessels, and other specialized ships. With more than 160 years of shipbuilding heritage in the heart of Finland's capital, the shipyard designs, builds, and sustains some of the world's most capable vessels for the toughest operating environments. Its expertise spans icebreakers, coast guard and naval vessels, cruise ships, yachts, and other specialized vessels for both government and commercial customers. Helsinki Shipyard has built more than 50 percent of the world's operational icebreakers. 

Helsinki Shipyard is part of the Inocea Group, a privately owned international marine industrial group with shipyard operations in Canada (Davie Shipbuilding), the United States (Gulf Copper, Davie Defense), and Finland (Helsinki Shipyard, Sata Shipbuilding in Pori). Within the Group, Helsinki Shipyard serves as the center of excellence for ship design and Arctic technologies. The shipyard currently employs over 550 people and continues to grow rapidly, including a strong in-house engineering organization of nearly 200 ship design professionals.

The shipyard plays a central role in several international maritime security programs. It is currently building one of the Canadian Coast Guard's heavy polar icebreakers. In 2026, the group secured a contract with the United States Coast Guard for five Arctic Security Cutters. 

We are looking for a Technical Specialist, Naval Regulation and Technology, to join our Naval Ship Design team as the key technical expert in naval ship rules, regulations, and technology. Naval Ship Design team belongs to the Navy Segment, which is one of the four Segments in Davie Finland. Navy Segment  is responsible for Naval and Governmental business development and projects. You support concept and basic design by guiding design teams and give input to project managers, sales, procurement, and cost estimation in naval and coast guard projects. You also lead design approvals, alternative solutions and exemption discussions with customers, classification societies, and naval flag authorities. 

The role also maintains the company’s naval rules and standards database, develops shipyard standards for naval shipbuilding and ship life-cycle support projects. You work also with stakeholders across the Group to develop best practices for naval ship design with special focus on Arctic technology and ice-capability. 

During the project execution phase, you will be part of the larger project team and work closely with design teams to ensure that the design meets military requirements, naval standards, and classification rules. You also participate in the development and improvement of company processes and the know-how of naval ships.

Qualification requirements 

Education: Master’s degree in Naval Architecture 

Work experience: Minimum 5 years in the naval and/or marine business.  

Ideally, you will already be familiar with naval rules and regulations. However, solid experience in the marine industry can also provide a strong foundation for quickly understanding and adopting naval requirements. Previous experience with a classification society is considered an advantage. 

To succeed in this role, it would be ideal for you to have:

• Previous experience in ship design and construction

• Previous experience in large marine/naval projects

• Broad knowledge of marine/naval industry and ship systems

• Good understanding of Rules & Regulations in shipbuilding

• Experience and interest in naval and defence projects and requirements

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Problem solving skills and attitude

• Capability to work as part of team and deliver under strict timelines

• Fluent English is mandatory for the position. Other language skills are beneficial.

Our office is centrally located at the Shipyard in Hietalahti, Helsinki. Our multinational team support hybrid work arrangements while also working together at the office on a weekly basis. 

The position requires security clearance and may be limited to particular nationalities due to the end customer's requirements and legislation.  

Ready to make an impact? 

If you are a motivated and skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is found.

Please note that applications are only accepted via TalentAdore, not via email.

If you have any questions, please contact Turkka Jäppinen, Director of Business Developmet, turkka.jappinen@helsinkishipyard.fi or+358 50 325 2292 , during business hours